African Cultural Fashion Heritage Initiative (ACFHI)
Effective Date: [07/01/2025]
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how the African Cultural Fashion Heritage Initiative (ACFHI) collects, uses, protects, and discloses your information when you visit our website at www.acfhinitiative.org or participate in any of our events, grants, courses, or programs.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from you when you:
- Donate to our initiative
- Register for courses, events, or workshops
- Apply for ACFHI grants or fellowships
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact us directly
This information may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (via third-party processors)
- Demographic data (optional)
- User-submitted forms, feedback, or surveys
2. How We Use Your Information
ACFHI uses your personal information to:
- Process donations and send receipts
- Register you for events, workshops, and programs
- Provide eLearning and certification access
- Communicate important updates, news, and opportunities
- Respond to inquiries or support requests
- Improve user experience on our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our users
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may only share your data in the following circumstances:
- With trusted third-party service providers who assist in payment processing, email communication, or website hosting
- When legally required to comply with local, state, or federal regulations
- To protect the rights, safety, and property of ACFHI and its users
All third-party partners are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Our website uses industry-standard security measures, including encrypted connections (SSL) and secure payment processors.
However, no system is 100% secure. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept the risk inherent in sharing information online.
5. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Access or request a copy of your personal information
- Correct or update inaccurate data
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time via the link provided in messages
- Request deletion of your information from our database (subject to legal and administrative requirements)
To make any of these requests, please contact us at:
privacy@acfhinitiative.org
6. Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies or other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and monitor website performance. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or remove cookies at any time.
7. Children’s Privacy
ACFHI does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor without proper authorization, we will delete it immediately.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before engaging with them.
9. Updates to This Policy
ACFHI may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage users to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
info@acfhinitiative.org
acfhinitiative.org
Thank you for supporting African Cultural Fashion Heritage Initiative (ACFHI).
Together, we are building a legacy of empowerment, education, and cultural pride.